Lisa Demuth's Chances of Beating Klobuchar in Minnesota Governor Race
Demuth will take on Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in November as Republicans seek to recapture Minnesota's governor's office.
Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination in Minnesota's gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, setting up a general election showdown with Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar. Demuth, the first Black female Republican speaker in the state's history, campaigned on issues such as public safety, tax policy, and government accountability.
If elected, she would become the first female and first Republican governor in Minnesota since 2011. Ahead of the race, prominent Trump ally Mike Lindell entered the race, but his chances dwindled as the campaign progressed, while Klobuchar, a four-term senator, emerged as the clear frontrunner with near-unanimous support from Democrats.
Polling ahead of the primary indicated Lindell as the favorite among Republican contenders, but his polling numbers dropped significantly in the final days. Despite Lindell's endorsement from Trump, both Sabato's Crystal Ball and Cook Political Report rated the race as safe or solid for Democrats, with Klobuchar holding a substantial lead over Republican candidates.
As of Tuesday morning, Democrats' chances of retaining the governor's seat stood at around 94 percent on prediction markets.
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